Roses & Raspberries

Many, many thanks and roses to all who made the Altrusa 8th Annual Fashion Show a huge success. We appreciate the continued support of our patrons and brochure sponsors. A special bouquet to Teri and Jeri from Bon Worth, who provided the lovely fashions our models wore. Bouquets to our models: Amy Leonard, Chris Morreale, Pat Slayton, Kerri Redner, Alicia Stark, Karen Reeves, Sherii Sherban and Judy Montych. Thanks and roses to Jan O'Brien and her staff for the great luncheon. Finally, bouquets to the Altrusa Club members. - Marge Breitbach and Judy Montych, co-chairs, Altrusa

A front-end bucket loader full of roses to Dale Traister of Southern Michigan Pool Pros, who donated a full day of his efforts, with a Bobcat, to dig out two playgrounds for the Haven of Rest's ministries, The Women's Life Recovery Program playground, and Inasmuch House's playground. Twenty-eight cubic yards of roses to Dexter Lake Church's "Love Works" group, and Pastor Matt Hayman, who led a group of 20+ people who renovated Inasmuch House's playground in one sunny Saturday afternoon! Thank you so very much - the kids love the refreshed playground, and with so much safety material, it's a real blessing! - Daniel Jones, Haven of Rest Ministries

Red roses and red carpets to the local businesses and individuals who made this year's "Red Carpet Event" Prom such a wonderful event for the students and their guests! Thanks to the following for their sponsorship and donation of items or services for the CISD's Prom held at the Doris Klaussen Developmental Center on April 25: Battle Creek Parks & Recreation, Bobby Guy - DJ services, Caron Chevrolet, Courtesy Limousine, Gallagher Uniform, Heritage Chevrolet, Jessica's Salon and Spa, Sodexo/Bronson Battle Creek. Thanks, too, to all the dedicated CISD staff and friends for decorating, cooking, chaperoning, planning, photographing, etc.! - 2014 Prom Committee

A ton of red roses to my wonderful family for my 90th birthday party. What a day to remember. To all my friends that came and shared my day. To Notte's Neighbors for a beautiful cake, flowers and gifts on a fun day. You are the best. - Edith "Maw Maw" Compton, Climax

A bushel of American Beauty rosebuds to Calhoun County former state Rep. Lorence Wenke, now seeking re-election as a Libertarian champion of human rights for race and long discriminated gender identity minorities. Rep. Wenke, a principled lay minister, horticulturalist and conservationist, earned respect of Republicans and non-partisan and merits a victorious vote for Michigan's future as a patriotic Libertarian from Kalamazoo. A voice we need in Lansing. - Carl Davidson, Marshall

A summer full of fragrant beautiful red roses to Bob Tatro, our neighbor who tirelessly kept up with all the snow this winter so we could go about business. He does this every year and we want to thank him so very much as this year was a tough one for all. - Leo and Margaret Weipert and Laura Kidney, Battle Creek

We'd like to send roses to everyone who helped make our reception run as smoothly as it did: Tracy for planning and for dealing with me and my stress; Weirs and Syd for taking over the kitchen and the cleaning while we dealt with personal crisis; my sisters, Heather and Kim, for setting up and running errands and working on the BBQ sauce; our mothers, Elsie and Sharon, for making the food and party trays; Ana for taking over for Sharon when her husband had to go into the hospital the day before; and Shawn for manning the grill; Judy, Lynn and Jose, Donnie and Kim and Chuck for donating chairs and tables for the big day; Rita for the beautiful cakes; and all the guests who told us the had a great time! - Stephanie and David, Battle Creek